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Playing Drum Cymbals
Playing Drums With a French Grip
Playing Drums With American & German Grips
Playing Drums With a Traditional Grip
Playing the Ride & Wash Areas of a Drum Kit
Playing the Dome Area of a Drum Kit
Types of Cymbal Strokes
Doing a Side Hit on a Drum Cymbal
Playing Cymbals with Rods
Playing a Wash on a Cymbal with Rods
Playing a Dome on a Cymbal with Rods
Playing a Cymbal with the Butt of a Rod
Doing Side Hits on Cymbals with Rods
Gripping Brushes for Drumming
Playing Wash & Bell Brushes on Drum Cymbals
Playing a Wash on Cymbals with a Brush Shaft
Playing a Brush Scrape on a Cymbal
Doing a One Handed Cymbal Roll
Summary: How to play cymbals and drums with a traditional grip; get professional tips and advice from an expert drummer on music theory and playing percussion instruments in this free music lesson video.
Joel began his official study of music in middle school, and went on to immerse himself in every music making opportunity. After high school, his focus narrowed to the drum kit and he...read more
"JOEL SIEGEL: Finally, using your traditional grip. This is also an option with hitting the cymbal. Of course, this is going to be with your left hand. You're not going to do a lot of this unless, of course, you're leading with your left hand, and if you're either a left-handed player and you're working on this as a technique. But you're going to use it for kinda light cymbal fills, rolls--it will come into play. So just keep that in mind. Here's you up, down and full stroke."
eHow Article: Playing Drums With a Traditional Grip
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